How to pronounce mohair
Say it like MOH-hair. Mohair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊhɛr/MOH-hair
UK British/ˈməʊhɛə/MOH-hair
- MOH
- hair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mohair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mohair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-hair.
What does mohair mean?
noun
- Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora goat, often as mixed with cotton or other materials.
- The long, fine hair of the Angora goat.
- An Angora goat.“mohair goat, mohair kid”
Questions about saying mohair
How do you pronounce mohair?
Say MOH-hair. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊhɛr/. In British English it is /ˈməʊhɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mohair?
Mohair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · hair.
Is mohair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈməʊhɛə/ (MOH-hair).